Chargers hiring Chad Alexander as assistant general manager

Joe Horitz and Chad Alexander have a 20-year working relationship.

The Chargers are hiring Chad Alexander to become their assistant general manager, according to SNY’s Connor Hughes.

Alexander finished his fifth season as the Jets’ director of player personnel. In that role, he worked closely with general manager Joe Douglas and former assistant general manager Rex Hogan.

Before joining the Jets, Alexander worked with the Ravens for 20 seasons in various roles starting in 1999. He was an area scout, pro scout and a personnel assistant before being promoted to assistant director of pro personnel, a role he held for nine seasons.

Alexander is familiar with Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz, having worked in Baltimore together for two decades.

Prior to joining the NFL ranks, Alexander played football at Wake Forest and finished with a degree in communications.